Securing Data on a Network (Edexcel IGCSE ICT): Exam Questions

Exam code: 4IT1

10 mins6 questions
12 marks

The concert venue uses an online booking system.

Describe the role of encryption software in an online booking system.

21 mark

Which one of these is a network hardware device that can prevent DDOS attacks on the booking system?

  • Firewall

  • Hub

  • Repeater

  • Router

32 marks

The venue promotes events on a website.

Gail uploads new images for the website.

Explain why WPA is better than WEP for uploading data.

42 marks

Camille creates a home network.

Describe the function of a VPN.

51 mark

Camille shares family photographs online with friends.

Camille buys extra online storage.

State how encryption prevents data from being understood.

62 marks

Joe connects to different types of networks.

Explain one benefit to Joe of using a VPN to connect to the radio station’s network.